UAE’s first Commemoration Day will become part of nation’s history

The UAE’s Commemoration Day will become part of the nation’s history and allow future generations to remember those who sacrificed themselves in the name of their country, a Dubai Police chief said.

30 November 2015

Officers from the emirate’s force held a ceremony at the Dubai Police Officers’ Club attended by families of martyrs and high-ranking officials, including Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Lt Gen Dhahi Khalfan, deputy chief of Dubai Police and general security, and Yemen’s minister of human rights, Ezzedine Al Asbahi.

“We salute the martyrs, their parents, their wives, their children,” said Lt Gen Khalfan.

“The children of Zayed will not forget their brothers who were martyred, a promise by our ruler and every citizen.

“Today, on Commemoration Day, you are in our hearts.”

Col Jassem Al Mirza, director of security awareness at Dubai Police, said the day honoured those who had laid down their lives and would be marked for generations to come.

“This day will become part of UAE history and our future generations will know this day and about the martyrs’ sacrifices,” he said. “The efforts put forth by all the country’s establishments to mark this day show that it is important.”